Automation
Simplifying Job Shop Automation with Hand-Guided Robots
Easy to implement and flexible enough to handle a range of applications, hand-guided robots can help job shops automate high-mix, low-volume production.
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Freedom IOT's Smart Manufacturing Platform Available in Modular Plans
Freedom IOT’s Smart Manufacturing Platform, consisting of multiple modules, is designed to connect industrial assets of any brand, age or process and collect data into reports accessible from desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones.
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Lessons from a COVID-19 Shutdown and Reopening
Weldon Solutions, a manufacturer of CNC cylindrical grinders and robotic automation systems, had to close its doors for two months due to COVID-19. Now allowed to reopen, the company is taking stock of the lessons learned and a path forward during the pandemic.
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Bel Air's AutoHone Uses Robot Arm to Insert, Remove, Clean and Dry Parts
Bel Air’s AutoHone reverse drag finisher rotates the media instead of the parts, which are then dipped into the flowing media in a rotating bin.
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Esprit CAM Software Integrates with Mazak's Smooth AI CNC
This development is an outgrowth of a collaborative partnership between DP Technology and Mazak Japan.
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JTEKT Toyoda Americas To Host VIP Days Event
The company will unveil its latest CNC machine tools, integrated automation systems, turnkey engineering services and Internet of Things solutions.
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Adjusting Supply Chains in U.S. Manufacturing
As the novel coronavirus presents challenges for manufacturers and new opportunities for suppliers, manufacturers should not miss the chance to strengthen their supply chains.
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Multi-Pallet Machines Help Shop Produce Ventilator Components
NRL & Associates’ business plan relies on using multi-pallet machines for unattended machining, so when two of its customers increased production of ventilators, the shop quickly brought in a new multi-pallet machine and automation system to meet the demand.
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Universal Robots Works with Software Company on OPC UA Standardization
Rocketfarm’s URCap software translates information from the UR robot to OPC UA-compatible information.
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Video: Hurco Machining Center Adapted Into N95 Mask Production System
CNC machines can do more than we think. They are automation platforms for insourcing.
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